No I don't think they chose well Amber has a very good voice and she will have a wonderful career

9:46 pm May 2, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

No, I don't think America got it right. Slim is right it was a respectable choice, but Amber had a beautiful voice--better than the others, I think. She was just young and inexperienced. She will make it big though. And, Jimmy is a better mentor than Mr. Connick. He critiques, in a great way without demeaning anyone. We may not like what he says, but its truth and not hurtful. I think having Mr Connick on was not a good choice.

9:59 pm May 2, 2013

Shelly wrote:

Amber should not have went home based on voices it should have been Kree

10:06 pm May 2, 2013

CDR wrote:

I agree wholeheartedly with "Anonymous at 9:46pm" comment. Also, I don't know why Harry Connick chose that song to sing (talking about song choice) - I would have rather heard one of his old songs. Amber sang tough songs by big artists while Kree played it safe. My heart went out to Amber but hopefully she will get a chance to get a recording contract in the future.

10:06 pm May 2, 2013

Shelly wrote:

Amber should not have gone home.

10:08 pm May 2, 2013

D's Thoughts wrote:

No I think the choices were somewhat mix up. Amber pulled out more Style and character each week then her partner that was left standing with her tonight. The girl song every song that she performed. Even with not enough time in learning 1 song for the season. Her range in singing went far better then the other contestant who I really enjoy. but Something about the voting that makes you think each year if the results are really coming from us outside voters? A comment from one of the judges tonight "No Tears," however, which one of them cried the night before. Fantastic Job done to all the ladies. I know I will be seeing AMBER everywhere, billboards, yes even ramp modeling everywhere!!!!! Blessings hats off to you Ms. Amber Holcomb you did deliver.

10:09 pm May 2, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

Amber should not have gone home.

10:14 pm May 2, 2013

Pam wrote:

it was a good choice sending Amber home. Candace clearly should win this competition !!

10:44 pm May 2, 2013

Cat Eyes wrote:

Amber should not have been eliminated from the competition. She has been outstanding since the beginning of this season. Angie was lackluster and did not perform well on either song on Wednesday's program. Kree, who was a favorite also did not sing at the level expected of one fighting for the top spot. The votes have spoken and, while I disagree with the decision, I believe that Amber has a bright future ahead of her. By the way, I'm voting for Candice at the next American Idol.

11:50 pm May 2, 2013

Joyous wrote:

Yes, perfect choice, Amber was flat and off key most of the time, and was a screemer, not a singer from deep down always from her throat.

12:56 am May 3, 2013

fame 5 wrote:

yes.

2:06 am May 3, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

For some reason Amber struggled to establish a voting base. She should not have been voted off this week. Angie and Kree did not perform as well but this has always been a popularity vote with talent coming in second.

2:16 am May 3, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

Amber should NOT have been eliminated. She was wayyy better than Angie. Angie only got in because of popularity and if you compare to last weeks bottom two, although no one went home, it was Candice and Amber. The only two African American women there. Seems to me like America is going racist...

2:35 am May 3, 2013

Jenna wrote:

America got it right, and Amber went home.

2:37 am May 3, 2013

settinitstraight wrote:

Anyone that cries racism is a fool. Ms Glover is gonna win. What the he'll are you gonna cry then?

6:28 am May 3, 2013

sunshine wrote:

Amber went home and it sucks. totaly thot she would win

1:12 pm May 3, 2013

Lei wrote:

I agree with America even though I did not vote. For some reason I feel disconnected from Amber. Candice has the voice of liquid gold and is the most vocally powerful. I am rooting for her. Kree owns the advantage of the country fan base and has stronger vocal than Angie and Amber. Both Amber and Angie are more stylish and almost pageantry, with Amber especially so. Her melt down on stage Wednesday did not help her with the votes.

4:08 pm May 3, 2013

Paul wrote:

Candace, Amber, Angie, Kree. That is the correct order. What was America thinking? This is what would happen if the country was run by 14 year olds.

4:40 pm May 3, 2013

settinitstraight wrote:

You don't want someone to go home, vote for them, it's that simple. If they don't have the votes, they don't win. I hear people in my own family griping, yet they never voted. I vote by all means possible, and as many times as allowed. If you don't put forth the effort, don't cry about it.

8:51 pm May 3, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

I just saw this and can't believe it. All of these women are oviously talented. And Candace is just -- well, there are people touring right now getting $100 a ticket who can't sing 1/4 as well as she can. That woman is not a singer -- she's an true artist and already a legend. But to me, if I had to pick the obvious commercial star on the show, it would be Amber. Angie is talented ut she's just a little shrill, a little theatrical a little -- I don't know, not that interesting to me. reminds me of Pat Benatar or something. Amber has a fabulous voice, can really style a song and leave her own marks all over it -- PLUS she's drop-dead gorgeous and young (sorry, that is what pop music is focused on -- much too focused on!). Amber has the entire package. I don't think being voted off is going to hurt her at all. In fact, she won't be tie dup in contracts with Idol forever, she can go out and do her own thing, and I am sure thre are going to be plenty of producers and music industry movers and shakers who are going to go after her. Nah, it should have been Angie. she's just shallower than the others, somehow. I bet Kree will go next week -- that wil lbe a mistake. She's got a very soulful, interesting quality to her. True depth. good luck to all the women in their careers -- they've all proven that they are all stars (esp. for having to put up with Slut Minaj and the ridiculously vapidity and emptiness of the "judges" comments this year...how is hearing that shoes are beautiful supposed to help any of these girls improve her singing?).

9:51 pm May 3, 2013

linda garris wrote:

They are all talented. Who should go home. The person with the least votes. Simple asthat. I like angie a lot. Shes pretty personable plus she has talent and is great on the piano. She gets critisized for playing to the audience. What? Who is shecsupposed to play to? If she was shy she would be slammed for that. Imagine a talented girl with confidence. I never had any so when i see angie i think itsvgreat. She must have been very loved growing up and encouraged to pursue her dreams. I dont vote much but i will for angie. I dont like the judges pushing for candace. Its like telling america who should win. No wonder amber was loosing confidence. Im surprised how confident angie remains. Its getting to kree too. How would you like performing knowing the judges are going to praise candice and put u down. America doesnt like to see anyone picked on. Be fair - give constructive critisizm. But they have been horrible toceveryone but candace.she is not worthy of all that praise. I hope they all have careers. But look what they did to melanie on x factor. She won because the judges paraded her around and told america to vote for her. Shes doibg nothing now. Same thing happened twice on the voice. Josh should have won x factor, he was so much better than the other four. Hes doing well but w a contract hed be doing great look at idol last yr. They were pushing josh. Hes not doing much. I was voting for deandre. I still think he has a lot of talent. Im sorry he hasnt been signed. Cute and talent. Bot enough votes. I didnt notice phillip. I wascso mad abt deandre i stoppedcwatching. When i std again i saw phillip, never in the bottom..i std rooting for him but not enoughto vote. The yr before i was disgusted that pia and then paul went home. But i did becone a fan of scotty. My grandaughter is 16 now she and her friends love scotty.im glad because he is a good kid. But back to this yr. Someone is going to be mad when their fav goes home. Mariah and nikki will bevfuming if candace doesnt win. But since mariah loves her so much im sure she will b fine, win or not I like angie. Shes a good kid. She deserves to win too. If not i think she'lk b ok .harry connick seems to realky like her. And we will hear its rascism if candace doesnt win. Not true. How abt the three who won. On percentage- blacks have the highest rate of wins. So thats not fair to suggest that. America is fair. If they werent jordin,carrie and kelly woundnt have won. The wgwg thing is based upon one thing they were good. Right now hollywood pushes for a black to win every yr. Like i said i wanted deandre Still hoping he has a career. He was great. Cute and talented. Idk what happened. Well we will find out soon. I wonder if nikki and mariah can b happy if candace doesnt win. Guess we all have our favs but the judges should be more fair. Angie and kree keep ur chins up. You are both great-dont let the judges get to u. Candace ur good and u never have to deal w bad critiques. It not fair. Im surprised at randy and ku. Itcseems like they are being 'encouraged' to push for candace. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

7:00 am May 4, 2013

Marissa Potter wrote:

It's sad that this is about votes and popularity more than talent. Amber Holcomb should have stayed on because her voice is pure, clean and extremely versatile. Her voice has so many facets - high and low. It's crystal clear. She reminds me of Whitney Houston who could belt out several octaves. She should have stayed on and perhaps competed in the finals.

I have no doubt that she will get a lot of attention from music producers. So she still is a winner.

7:09 am May 4, 2013

Tag wrote:

Candice obviously has the most incredible voice and on this alone, she should win.

Angie ... I'm tired at looking at her teeth. She has talent but there are many high school girls with talent. If America picks her, they picked a white girl who plays the piano who will be forgotten a year or so after she signs a record contract.

Kree has a great voice but lacks the stage presence.

Amber, is the total package. She has poise when confident, great stage presence, beautiful voice.

But ... we know now that Amber is gone. Amber knew this the moment she walked on the stage to perform.

It's also obvious that Amber and Angie do not get along ... little wonder.

7:15 am May 4, 2013

I love Idol wrote:

It all worked out the way it should. Amber is too immature to take on the status of "idol ". It became apparent with all her tears. Mind you, she is very young. Just saying that she needs a few more years to experience life a little. Then, she can really "feel" the songs she sings.

Candace and Kree are the most talented with the most amazing voices. Angie plays it up too much.
Like Niki said, Angie is more suited to Broadway where she can flutter her eyelashes as much as she likes.
I'm not saying that she is not talented, she is just no "diva" or "idol".
The best three are remaining- choose well USA for the next
"Idol"

7:18 am May 4, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

And ... I think this may have been one of the best panels of judges on AI. While many don't like Minaj but her technical comments are right on, she's intelligent and she's entertaining with her shoe or clothes comments.

Anyone who says the show is racist is clearly racist. While I disagree with the choice between Amber and Angie, I don't think it had to do with racism as much as teeth.

8:13 am May 4, 2013

Tina wrote:

Someone had to go. It should have been Kree. She will be gone next week. Angie and Candance will make it to the finals. Candance will be the winner. She is mature enough to handle it. Then, I hope she will talk to Jenifer.

8:34 am May 4, 2013

American Idol is racist wrote:

I hate American Idol! I will no longer watch it because of the way they did Amber. They sat her up. They should have allowed everyone to start from scratch this week. This show is racist.

8:34 am May 4, 2013

Fair wrote:

The last song Amber sang when she was voted out was so amazing, such rich voice. where was that voice all along. It was so sad when she cried. candace and kree should be in the finale and candace for the win.

8:46 am May 4, 2013

Mike wrote:

Amber was voted off cause she was a clear favorite of NICKI MINAJ and she's the worst. self absorbed, judge ever! More self absorbed than Simon Cowell. Get rid of her! She's rude and no one I know watching the show likes her! I may not watch it next year if she's back. She makes me want to puke with her want to be white hair styles!

8:48 am May 4, 2013

idol wrote:

I love candice. Hope she wins. Go candice. Nail it next week

8:50 am May 4, 2013

Mike wrote:

Oh....and Everything that does't go black is racist...cry me a river! That excuse is soooooo tired and used so much that even when it's true means nothing anymore so thank all of those like you that throw that term around like Halloween candy for it being that meaningless when said to most anymore!

9:05 am May 4, 2013

Kavi wrote:

I don't understand the american public. I am not an american so I can't vote. why did they vote Angie top when clearly her voice is average. This is not a popularity contest, its a singing contest. When you hear her sing, its the same as any other singer. Not outstanding but she is top now. Please vote fairly. Candice deserves to win. She puts her everything week after week.

9:07 am May 4, 2013

keke wrote:

Goodluck girls godbless

9:08 am May 4, 2013

Nikki wrote:

I think that was BS for Amber to be voted off and Candice to be in the bottom two We clearly can see/hear they are amazing singers.. Kree on the other hand hasn't been at her best.. Crazy as far as judges go I like them all but Mariah really needs to understand that we all know she can sing she doesn't have to point that out every 5 seconds. They all offer something different to the panel. Nicki Minaj can relate to them for going to nothing to something and she is very talented despite what others may think. I like Randy but I think he's worn out his welcome. Keith is great very positive. All in all I don't like that Amber went home when she is vocally better than Kree....

9:29 am May 4, 2013

White Girl in Canada wrote:

By far, Amber and Candice excel over Angie and Kree. They should have been head to head in the finale, and there is no doubt in my mind they will be successful internationally.
Sadly though, AI has been fixed for a long time. Just as they wanted to ensure a female winner to gain viewers, they are aiming for a white girl this year. I'll be way more than happy to eat my words if Candice wins, but based on AI's track record, it wouldn't surprise me to be disappointed once again...
Thus, I'm loving The Voice more and more. No games, no vote fixing, no popularity contest. Just discovering the fabulous talent that exists out there, giving the artist a chance to be heard and for us to hear them...

9:47 am May 4, 2013

edward wrote:

This happen last season with Joshua ledet and American should fairly and not be racist

Considering the demographics the only thing that looks like balance could be argued is gender so stop pulling the race card people!

10:27 am May 4, 2013

Noypi wrote:

Amber should not have been voted out.

11:57 am May 4, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

Amber should be America's next idol, now I know it's fixed

12:23 pm May 4, 2013

Karen wrote:

Amber has a very special talent, to me she was better at the beginning when she was more relaxed. The show made so many changes to her that many times she was stiff. However her voice usually shone through. I am very sorry she did not proceed to the next round.

12:40 pm May 4, 2013

Reese wrote:

Amber is great but to me she has no originality she sounds like everyone

12:42 pm May 4, 2013

Reese wrote:

Very beautiful and talented I know she will make but her mentor told her right u must understand the lyrical content of the songs u sing . I will someday buy her album because she is real talent

1:06 pm May 4, 2013

Gilly wrote:

Amber has a great voice bt I agree with Jimmy..too kareoke

1:20 pm May 4, 2013

Maria wrote:

Amber has such a beautiful voice, she's going to be such a huge success anyway! Can't wait for her first album.

1:39 pm May 4, 2013

Maria wrote:

Using racism as an excuse is just so demeaning to true talent. I'm white, from South Africa, and Amber is the most talented girl I've heard and seen in a long time. She WILL make it big!

2:27 pm May 4, 2013

Serenia wrote:

Amber Holcomb is a young, beautiful and talented lady. I was disappointed to see her leave American Idol but she will have a very successful music career.

4:43 pm May 4, 2013

sarah wrote:

The show is over for me. AMber Holcomb should never have left htis show. It was only ever between her or Candice although CAndice is the stand out talent in this whole thing, HArry Connick was SO RUDE to Amber when she was intterviewed and I believe it left her bruised. Her voice, poise beauty and talent are so above and beyond Angie and Kree. She has obvious star quality adn even that sadness she can show is a maturity beyond her years. Some thing is lacking in the voters here. When she sang boppy songs of Pink and Beyonce she didnt do well because she is a DIVA and suits beautiful melodies. Her songs were gorgeous. Im writing for NZ pity we didnt get a vote or she may have gotten in. Im gutted for her but I think she will outstrip all but CAndice for fame. Watch this space ANd get rid of Harry Connick , bad choice.

5:06 pm May 4, 2013

Follower nz wrote:

Sorry Sarah, I would like to think nzers can recognised the difference between a singer and an artist. Amber is an excellent singer but she is as Harry nailed it disconnected from the lyrics of the songs she sings. Maybe for her it is her youth and lack of life experience. She will be great one day, just not there yet. Candice is the standout, I hope America recognise this and she wins eventually.

7:54 pm May 4, 2013

Haylee wrote:

Just get rid of Kree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11:38 pm May 4, 2013

Aussie voter wrote:

Amber should never be voted out. She may be young but she is the best of the lot. Annie should have been voted out ages ago. She absolutely lacks talent. She can't sing! Kree is boring to watch when she sings! The final two should have been Candice and Amber. Although Amber may be voted out, she will do exceptionally well, even better than the rest. I will buy her albums any time! Amber, you are the winner!

1:04 pm May 5, 2013

Patsy Holden wrote:

Amber rocks and should never have been voted off tonight. She is far better than Angie and though Kree can sing she is sooo boring.
Love you Amber.

1:18 pm May 5, 2013

patsy jessup wrote:

i absolutely agree- Kree will will be forgotten long before Amber has made it BIG TIME!!

5:16 am May 6, 2013

Anonymous wrote:

just vote kree off

1:06 am May 7, 2013

xingleton wrote:

Kree is the best!!

2:50 am May 7, 2013

Barry Goddard wrote:

I believe that AMBER was absolutely ROBBED. i AM ASINGER AND CONDUCTOR OF LARGE CHOIRS AND ACAPPELLA GROUP; I thought she was top class and I would buy her albums now if they were available Barry Perth Western Australia.

1:24 pm May 7, 2013

NIcole wrote:

In my opinion Kree should have been voted off because clearly she still doesnt know how to set a specific tone or her music and the right emotion. So no I dont think america made the right decision because sooner or later best believe that Amber Holcomb will be bigger than Kree, Angie, and Candaice because her voice was just that unique opera siging style and she had her own flavor to it.

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